A coach for the week you shop for a mortgage
Comparing lender fees
Coach's call
Lender fees sit in section A of page two of the Loan Estimate, labeled origination charges. Compare section A across estimates issued on the same day for the same loan, then look at section B for services the lender picks. Totals in section J show the net cost after any credits.
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Where to look
| Section | What it shows |
|---|---|
| A | Origination charges |
| B | Services you cannot shop for |
| C | Services you can shop for |
| J | Total closing costs after credits |
Shoppers ask the coach
Where are lender fees on a Loan Estimate?
In section A on page two, labeled origination charges.
Should I compare only section A?
No. Check sections B, C and J as well.